# Building permits at 23 Bertson Av, Boston, MA

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 22: Strip & re-roof existing shingles/roofing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 50 more permits (47 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Roofing | Strip & re-roof existing shingles/roofing, replace existing ridge vent, ice/water & drip edges, chimney flashing & counter-flashing; | $15,000 | [SF1895971](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895971/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

50 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 100 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID - 882158) | $4,000 | [SF1895055](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895055/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 170 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Insulate Walls | $2,754 | [SF1894786](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894786/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [266 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/266-vermont-st/) | 200 ft N | Roofing | Strip roof. Install ice and water shield and synthetic underlayer. Install GAF Architect Type Roofing Shingles. | $13,050 | [SF1889517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1889517/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 100 ft NW | Electrical | Mini split wiring (3 Ton), Electric water heater | $1,600 | [E1867364](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1867364/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [280 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/280-vermont-st/) | 100 ft NW | Plumbing | Replace Water Heater | $500 | [PL1865267](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1865267/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [30 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bertson-av/) | 120 ft S | Alteration or repair | Installation of (2) Sliding Patio Doors | $16,082 | [SF1843528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1843528/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/) | 170 ft NE | Addition | Build a two story addition on the rear of the house and renovate the kitchen. | $200,000 | [ALT1788610](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1788610/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [14 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-addington-rd/) | 820 ft N | Addition | Demo existing 1-story, (6.5'x20.1') 3-season sunroom structure. Proposed construction consists of a 1-story, 12' x 22.5' wood frame structure, 2-room addition, supported on reinforced concrete pier footings. One room will be a family room, and the other room will be full bathroom. | $85,000 | [ALT1824218](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1824218/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [181 Perham St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/181-perham-st/) | 460 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remodel kitchen and 2 1/2 bathrooms and add full bathroom Replace windows flooring interior trim and doors board and plaster | $224,730 | [SF1903730](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1903730/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [615 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/615-lagrange-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-878223) | $8,000 | [SF1894518](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1894518/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site id-879179) yr2 | $7,000 | [SF1893899](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893899/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [9 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-carroll-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-879179) | $7,000 | [SF1873784](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1873784/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [131 Dent St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/131-dent-st/) | 790 ft SE | Plumbing | * Open the necessary sections of the basement ceiling to access the existing piping. * Remove and replace the sewer branch line serving the second-floor restroom, beginning at the basement ceiling. * Replace the accessible main sewer piping through the basement, continuing to just before the foundat | $8,000 | [PL1901297](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/PL1901297/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [563 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/563-lagrange-st/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | 50 amp Hard Wired EV Charger / Replace Outside Motion Flood Light / Replace Closet Light | $2,519 | [E1897024](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1897024/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [675 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/675-lagrange-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | install 18 harvey replacement windows. Energy star, inserts only with no structural work | $20,560 | [SF1886118](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886118/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing threshold on back of house | Not listed | [SF1886479](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1886479/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [14 Thurlow St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/14-thurlow-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-877984) | $2,000 | [SF1878206](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1878206/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 810 ft E | Roofing | Full Re-Roof, Comp Shingle, No Structural Work. | $8,879 | [SF1869413](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1869413/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [644 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/644-lagrange-st/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Fixing the wood on the outside of the house due to damage from tree branch; | Not listed | [SF1883569](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1883569/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 810 ft E | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $57,106 | [SF1874811](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1874811/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [46 Potomac St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/46-potomac-st/) | 810 ft E | Solar | Installation of solar panels on existing residential roof. 7.92 kW. Addition of 1 0-60A circuits. 18 panels. | $28,553 | [E1874817](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1874817/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [156 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/156-mount-vernon-st/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Gas test for a locked meter | $1,000 | [G1877104](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1877104/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [19 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/19-sherbrook-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Replace Existing Deck. No change to dimensions. | $25,000 | [SF1862124](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1862124/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [18 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-addington-rd/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 windows, 1 patio door; like for like size; no structural changes | $22,439 | [SF1865240](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1865240/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [15 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-sherbrook-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Updating the Existing Solar Mods and Inverter Old - 16 Trina 245PA05 Inverter PVI 3.6-OUTD New - 16 Trina 275PD05.05 (1) Delta E4_BDI // RPI402EBDI0T2-E. Apsmart rsd-s-plc | $5,000 | [E1850211](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1850211/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 540 ft W | Electrical | Wire a 10KW mini split system. | $1,200 | [E1869299](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1869299/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [18 Carroll St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-carroll-st/) | 540 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install Custom Comfort, Extreme Heat, 6 Zone Mini Split System. 55k Heat Pump/Condenser at Ground Level in the Rear of the House, 12k Wall Mounted Unit, Living Room, Two 9k, Wall Mounted Units for Kitchen and Laundry Area in Basement, Two 6k Wall Mounted Units for 2 Offices. | $23,000 | [SF1864950](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1864950/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [228 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/228-temple-st/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | New 200 amp service panel is getting upgraded. Installing a 200 amp meter main on the outside of the building Coming up through the roof and the point of attachment is staying the same Installing new ground rods and new water ground | $10,000 | [E1860314](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1860314/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [311 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/311-temple-st/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace all siding on house. No electrical work will be involved. | $25,000 | [SF1849427](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1849427/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 840 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [SF1841528](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1841528/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [683 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/683-lagrange-st/) | 840 ft N | Solar | Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solar systems, 6.56 kw 16 panels with installation of 1 franklin battery installed on exterior of home | $61,200 | [E1841530](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1841530/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Strip entire home of wood siding down to substrate Install Grayne siding by Westlake Royal Building Products Remove existing gutters from the entire house Install new aluminum seamless gutters on existing areas Install new downspouts and hardware - Round smooth downspout included | $55,000 | [SF1902090](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902090/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [15 Yorktown St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-yorktown-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Remove existing shingle roof on the entire house Install an 8" drip edge on all leading edges Install new GAF Timberline High Definition Architectural shingles Chimney: Re-use lead, ring ice and water ring, new step flashing, install shingles and Geocel joints added | $13,500 | [SF1902084](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1902084/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [370 Vermont St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/370-vermont-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | installation of conduits for padmount transformer | $25,000 | [E1900324](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1900324/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [9 Temple Te](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/9-temple-te/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 windows, like for like, same size, no structural changes | $25,425 | [SF1895039](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1895039/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Installation of a Mitsubishi 12,000 BTU wall mounted ductless unit. Installation of a Mitsubishi 6,000 BTU wall-mounted ductless unit. | $6,897 | [SF1880094](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1880094/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [95 Grayfield Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/95-grayfield-av/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Residential weatherization/air sealing. No structural changes. (Site ID-885111) | $8,000 | [SF1893900](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1893900/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [34 Addington Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/34-addington-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Plumbing | replacement of a range | $200 | [G1863478](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/G1863478/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [59 Sherbrook St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/59-sherbrook-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Installation of a new high voltage electrical for (1) system. Includes: - New disconnect with surge protector built-in - New GFCI - New dedicated circuit - New wiring for the HVAC system | $1,050 | [E1880095](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1880095/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [138 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Install power to and, install outlet and fixture in detached garage. | $750 | [E1882035](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1882035/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [20 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/20-lasell-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Insulate rim joist. | $1,000 | [SF1877690](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1877690/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [183 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/183-temple-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage alarm install | $1,200 | [ELV1875253](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ELV1875253/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [342 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/342-temple-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | This is a backyard renovation with no modifications to current home. Wish to add: pool, patio, pergola, and shed to the current backyard. Working with CJ Pickering Enterprises for pool and patio installation. Pergola is homeowner assemble/install. The shed premade/delivered by Skip's outdoor shed | $97,480 | [ALT1839504](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1839504/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [12 Crest St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/12-crest-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Leviton load center malfunctioned replace with new ABB load center with Generator back feeder | $5,000 | [E1872517](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1872517/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [711 Lagrange St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/711-lagrange-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | 200A service upgrade; full outlet/switch/fixture replacements; basement lighting + new AFCI circuit; new dryer, sump pump, living room and wood room lighting circuits; 2nd-floor bath fan + circuit; permit filing included. | $16,000 | [E1871160](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1871160/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [18 Pender St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/18-pender-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | remove old deck and stairs build new deck and stairs | $7,500 | [ALT1871976](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/ALT1871976/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [123 Sanborn Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/123-sanborn-av/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing exterior siding with Hardie Plank cement siding. | $20,000 | [SF1851665](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1851665/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [216 Temple St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/216-temple-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing siding and roofing and some interior works | $50,000 | [SF1850859](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/SF1850859/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [138 Mount Vernon St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/138-mount-vernon-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | replacing heat pump system equipment (outdoor & indoor) | $1,200 | [E1847112](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1847112/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [28 Lasell St](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/28-lasell-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Install new subpanel on 2 nd floor and rewire 3 bedrooms | $2,000 | [E1842743](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/permit/E1842743/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Boston's feed was last read Oct 11.

## More on this street

Other addresses on Bertson Av with permits, nearest house number first:

- [22 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/22-bertson-av/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [30 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/30-bertson-av/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [15 Bertson Av](https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/15-bertson-av/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026

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Source: Boston Inspectional Services Department permit data (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/approved-building-permits). Checked 2026-10-11 07:14 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the Boston Zoning Board of Appeal tracker (https://data.boston.gov/dataset/zoning-board-of-appeal-tracker). We read it Oct 11, 04:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 50 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/boston/address/23-bertson-av/